Caregivers are more concerned about others than themselves.  So, doctors recommend that if you know a caregiver, give them the gift of a few hours for themselves this holiday season. 

Suicide remains a public health concern, as an estimated 703,000 people die by it each year worldwide. Researchers found that brief cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce suicide attempts by as much as 60%, and those sessions were in person. 

Election Day is just a few days away, and if you are feeling more stressed or anxious lately, you are not alone. In a recently published study by the American Psychological Association, nearly half of adults say they feel more anxious compared to previous years, with 69% of respondents saying they are anxious about the upcoming election, with the nation's future, economy, and gun violence being main concerns. The study also finds that most anxious adults are not seeking mental health support, with one in twenty adults reporting suicidal ideation related to politics. 

Trending social media videos have raised awareness of adult ADHD, but experts warn against self-diagnosis and incorrect treatment

The workshop for children is from 6:00-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2024, in the G. Gilbert Cloyd Student Commons on the lower level of Galvin Hall at Ohio State Lima. The facilitator training is from 4-8 p.m., Monday, October 14, in the G. Gilbert Cloyd Student Commons on the lower level of Galvin Hall.

Students at Ohio State Lima were able to tap into their creative side as a way to improve their overall well-being. Students got the chance to put paint to paper with squeegee painting on Wednesday afternoon. The event is part of Buckeyes Thrive, a campus initiative to encourage students to get involved in campus activities. This is just one of the art therapy programs that Ohio State Lima is doing to promote better mental health.

Lima City Schools parents looking behind the scenes of their children's education. New this year to the district is the Lunch and Learn program for parents to come to their child's school once a month and hear from staff about topics like the PBIS system, a tool used to correct negative behaviors, reward positive ones, and track trends among the student body. 

The U.S. surgeon general recently issued an advisory declaring ‘parental stress’ as a major public health concern.

First responders prioritize the health of others while responding to calls, but on Friday, their mental health care was the focus. Day 2 of the "Peer Support" class continued at the Bath Township Fire Station. Safety service jobs come with exposure to traumatic triggers and events, so the free in-person course instructs emergency personnel on how to support each other should someone enter a mental health crisis. Often, there is a stigma of first responders seeking mental health treatment, and leaders want to break this stigma before one engages in self-destructive behavior.

The more alarms you set in the morning to get up could be impacting your overall sleep more than you think.